This is definitely going to be one of the top podcasts of the year. While I was doing my personal development podcast, I came across an AMAZING technique that will help you with reacting to situations. In this podcast, I will inject some personal development into your lives that will help you understand your feelings,... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s Business English Podcast | Season 6: Episode 19 | Put Your Heads Together: Solving Problems Proactively
Sometimes in the world of business, and even in our personal lives, we act in a reactive way instead of a solutions-based way. When COVID had shut down my job last year, the anxiety level was out of the roof because I didn't know how I would generate income. So, when the second shutdown happened... Continue Reading →
TOEFL iBT | Listening | Listening Tips for Success! | How to Note-take with a Utensil
Welcome back to the super amazing blog here! I'm BEYOND grateful to give this to you, and normally this is available to my Patreon students -- but again -- a student has come forth and showed me that she has a lot of listening difficulties. So, I want to be able to do this blog/podcast... Continue Reading →
TOEFL iBT | Speaking | Part IV | Creep & Slump
Another break down of a TOEFL Speaking question and how some of you may be wasting quality time jotting down information that doesn't have substance. I've seen this happened recently with one of my students and I realized it needed to be addressed, so here it is! https://open.spotify.com/show/7hdzplWx6xB8mhwDJYiP6f https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP8ABIzoniM&t=2s
TOEFL iTP | Reading | Answering Main Idea/Main Topic Topic Questions
We've got a super special for you today! I know a lot of my Indonesians LOVEEE my blogs on TOEFL iTP, so now we're getting into the techniques on how to answer main idea/main topic/main purpose questions. Remember, there are questions available on my TOEFL iTP Badge! Make sure you get all the exclusive material,... Continue Reading →
{Patreon Special} Pronunciation Course | Phase III | Rhythm in Phrases & Sentences
This is a PHENOMENAL one, especially for those of you who have problems with enunciation and the rhythm in your sentences. Over the past couple of weeks, I've been coaching a range of students, and one, in particular, has problems with the rhythm in her sentences. Going back to three years ago, I coached a... Continue Reading →
TOEFL iTP | Grammar | Items Involving Misplaced Modifiers
A misplaced modifier is a participial phrase or other modifier that comes before the subject, but does not refer to the subject. Look at this sentence: Driving down the road, a herd of sheep suddenly crossed the road in front of Liza's car. (INCORRECT) This sentence is incorrect because it seems to say that a... Continue Reading →
TOEFL iBT | Writing | How to Write a High-Scoring Introductory Paragraph
You guys are going to love me for this. Yes, I know there are a ton of standard templates out there that the majority of planet Earth uses, but what if I told you that you can write a fully functional introductory paragraph and get even more points? In today's blog/podcast/video, I will discuss just... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s Business English Podcast | Season 6 | Sales | In-Company Interviews Part II
We're back with some more interviews! The returnees, A.K.A. Three Accents, are here again to discuss salespeople's roles in product development, email templates, how you can devalue your product, and reflection after crucial meetings. Podcast
Arsenio’s Business English Podcast | Season 6: Episode 14 | Can CEOs Be Trusted?
If you look at Google, 63% of employees are not worried about layoffs. However, if you look at Walt Disney, the CEO slashed 40k jobs at the beginning of COVID and have laid off an additional 28k at the beginning of this month, leaving its workers in "an awful lot of pain." Meanwhile, the heir... Continue Reading →